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Monday Mashup: Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street?

By Kirsten|December 27th, 2010|Monday Mashup|

So, while we all suffer through a blizzard, Miss Paris Hilton frolicked on the beaches of Hawaii this past week. She’s been much more low key these days (thank heavens) and here I am dragging her back into the spotlight. Well, whatever. I couldn’t help but think that P. Hilton has a striking resemblance to one of our favorite childhood characters… Big Bird! Since, I know that Paris is far too young to be moonlighting as Mr. Bird, himself, I started to wonder is this her Aunt Kim? I mean… she did say (repeatedly) she was a child star…

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Eat That: Meet the Parents

By Kirsten|December 27th, 2010|New York, Why Did You Eat That?|

During the holiday season, there is a lot of meet and greet with family members. For some this may be the first meeting. For others it is round two, three, or four with the in laws. In either case, it can be quite overwhelming.

Last week, my fiance met my mother for the first time. While the pressure wasn’t really on me, I did want to have an enjoyable experience. For a night out on the town, I chose to take my mom and fiance to Morandi. It’s a great place for your parents to get the “New York experience” without overwhelming them with bottle popping and rail thin model types. Not to mention, the food is pretty delicious.

The staff is very knowledgable about wine and helped us choose a bottle everyone would enjoy. We ordered the olive ascalone (fried green olives stuffed with sausage) and the carciofi alla giude (fried artichokes with lemon). My fiance ordered the guinea hen, I had the gnocchi special, and my mom noshed on pappardelle integrali con pancetta (whole wheat pasta with pancetta, broccoli rabe, and radicchi). Everything was delightful and we were happily stuffed. Seeing as everyone was getting along swimmingly and my mom was a few glasses of wine in, we headed over to Soho House to really get the party started.

So what should a young lady wear when going to meet her future in laws? There is no need for a turtleneck and pearls. No one believes you are that innocent, but covering up a bit and coming across more wholesome than your normal Saturday night tube top won’t hurt. Try a warm and cozy sweater and patterned pants. Looking pulled together and sophisticated will put your future mother in law at ease. No one will ever be good enough for her baby boy, but at least you’ll come close.

J. Crew Cashmere Cowlneck Sweater, $228

Fred Flare Black and Grey Sid Pants, $49.99

Ann Taylor Covered Platform Bootie, $228

Botkier Metallic Night Out Cross Body Bag, $195

Kenneth Jay Lane Black Diamond Chandelier Earrings, $100

Welcome to the family!

xx,

WhyDid

“Jeggings” Are Also Not Pants

By Kirsten|December 26th, 2010|Why Did You Wear That?|

Sophia Vergara is undoubtedly a beautiful and sexy woman, so if there ever was a time to build a winning case against “jeggings” this would be it. I present to you, Exhibit A:

I mean, first and foremost, her cameltoe just poked my eye out. I can see the the painted on “stitching” that she is pretending is a “fly.” Not convinced? Let’s move along to Exhibit B then:

Pardon me, Sofia, but I can see through your pants. The stress your buttocks is putting on your spandex/acrylic/manmade jeggings is proving to be too much. One foul move and your jeggings won’t live to see another day. Um, your honor, ladies and gentleman of the jury, I think I have proven my case.

xx,

WhyDid

The List Volume XXXIII

By Kirsten|December 25th, 2010|The List|

A few weeks ago I asked WhyDid readers on Facebook what they most wanted for Christmas. Surprisingly, the overwhelming answer was love. There is nothing I would wish more for anyone. That answer warmed my cold little heart. So, in that regard, I hope that everyone wishing for love receives it from the fat man in a red suit.

My love and I decided to go ahead and open our gifts on the 23rd. I guess we just couldn’t wait. Needless to say, I’m a very lucky girl. You know who isn’t lucky? The person who received the Lego set that I ordered for my boo on Amazon.com. See, my fiance has wanted two things all his life, Legos and apparently a tea set (his mother just showed me his childhood Christmas list). So, I ordered him Legos this year, but when the box arrived, I saw that the card said something really ridiculous, “Merry Christmas (part 1) Hunnah Bunnah.” When I saw this, I thought I must have been drunk when ordering (it is possible), but upon opening the gift, we found a camera rather than Legos. Score for us… maybe not so much for the gentleman who received a Lego excavator.

Anyway, since you all were so kind as to tell me what you wanted for Christmas… here’s my list:

For everyone to have and feel as much love as I do.
For everyone to just stop trying so hard.
For everyone to treasure what matters most. We can’t choose our family, but we can choose our friends. Both are invaluable -love hard and choose wisely.
For everyone to remember where their hometown is. Don’t forget your roots (literally and figuratively).
For shows like Teen Mom, Bad Girls Club, and Keeping up with the Kardashians to all be canceled and shows like Who’s the Boss?, Cheers, and Golden Girls to come back in style.
For ex’s to be banished to far away lands never to be seen or heard from again.
For people who wear winter hats/scarves with tank tops and short sleeves to just stop. I hate contradictions. Careful your arms don’t fall off.
For everyone to get their own brains. Stop copying and start being original! It’s invigorating!
For all puppies and children to have warm, safe, happy safe homes.
For everyone who wears leggings as pants to be subject to a serious fine and possible time behind bars.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid’s Gift Guide: Quick Fix

By Kirsten|December 24th, 2010|Gift Guide|

Um, whoops. Forgot your sister? Maybe your cousin who you haven’t seen in a while? How the hell did you let that slip your mind? You really suck at this whole “Christmas” thing, huh? Luckily, I’m here (again) to save the day. Here’s a few last minute/quick fixes for your holiday mishaps.

Scratch off lottery tickets. Everyone’s a winner as far as I’m concerned. Just remind Uncle Tom that you did buy him that ticket if he just so happens to strike it rich.

A memory. Find a photo of a special moment in time. Print it at the nearest Kinko’s and place it in a frame. Don’t have any photos off hand? Steal a great one from Facebook. I knew it would come in handy for something other than stalking at some point!

Cheers! You can probably still pop into a liquor store and pick up a delightful spirit. Pick something special that you wouldn’t use for Wednesday night “pre-gaming.”

Just relax. Everything’s going to be fine… as soon as you hit up the closest drugstore and pick up all the essentials for a luxurious at home spa pedicure.

Half baked. Okay, this may not be the most original idea on the planet, but desperate times call for desperate measures… and by measures, I mean, get out your measuring cup. Try my all time favorite recipe.

Get crafty. If you have some smidgeon of artistic ability, making something is a great option. Try these cinnamon bird ornaments from Martha Stewart.

and you’re welcome.

xx,

WhyDid

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